Updated 2027 Rankings: Top 10 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We revealed our updated 2027 rankings earlier this week. Here are the Top 10 New Additions to the growing rankings:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246168' first='Robbie' last='Abeyta'], La Cueva</strong>: As always, La Cueva's roster is filled with standout players. Abeyta might be a new name to some folks, but he's certainly impressed the college coaches this summer. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound DB Abeyta has excellent speed (4.5 in 40) and impressive ball skills. Eastern New Mexico and Western New Mexico have offered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2025 best plays <a href="https://t.co/F7dDW7q9M1">pic.twitter.com/F7dDW7q9M1</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2246168' first='Robbie' last='Abeyta'] (@RobbieA71542) <a href="https://x.com/RobbieA71542/status/2064110077976674538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2153523' first='Ifeoluwa' last='Samuel Abiodun'], La Cueva</strong>: Abiodun emerged as one of the top defensive tackles in the Albuquerque Metro Region last season. He brings the hammer with excellent size (6-foot-2, 285 pounds), mobility and strength. Outstanding run defender. He's been a camp warrior this spring, and has caught the eye of college coaches.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">JUNIOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS!!<br><br>Thank you to my teammates and coaches for an amazing season. All glory to God<a href="https://x.com/LaCuevaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaCuevaFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://x.com/LoniFangupo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LoniFangupo</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachAlexMeans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachAlexMeans</a> <a href="https://x.com/JabrilFrazier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JabrilFrazier</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachJFrank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJFrank</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Eck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Eck</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachMagana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMagana</a> <a href="https://x.com/Waters21John?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Waters21John</a> <a href="https://x.com/D_WallCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@D_WallCoach</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachB_MTXE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachB_MTXE</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachAaronTerry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachAaronTerry</a> <a href="https://t.co/DrXs5i73pW">pic.twitter.com/DrXs5i73pW</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2153523' first='Ifeoluwa' last='Samuel Abiodun'] (@samuel51abiodun) <a href="https://x.com/samuel51abiodun/status/2015654377080627246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246570' first='Christian' last='Cantwell'], La Cueva</strong>: Cantwell brings good speed to the La Cueva secondary as the free safety. Emerging DB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob</strong> <strong>Garcia, Cleveland</strong>: The Storm defense sometimes doesn't get the love it deserves because the offense is so explosive. Garcia had an outstanding junior campaign for Cleveland in 2025 and is the Storm's top returning tackler. Adams State has offered. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://x.com/CoachGallasASU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGallasASU</a> I am very blessed to receive my first official offer to play at the next level. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> <a href="https://x.com/asugrizzliesfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@asugrizzliesfb</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach_RGarza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_RGarza</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Ridenour?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Ridenour</a> <a href="https://t.co/MmXcTbRqj0">pic.twitter.com/MmXcTbRqj0</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2246138' first='Jacob' last='Garcia'] (@6_jjgarcia) <a href="https://x.com/6_jjgarcia/status/2068421366509179056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246466' first='Ethan' last='Gutierrez'], Clovis</strong>: The 6-foot-3 Gutierrez is spearheading the Clovis revival as one of eastern New Mexico's top playmakers. Excellent strength and soft hands allows him to overpower smaller defensive backs . As Clovis coach Stan Hodges told us, Gutierrez will always catch the football “if the ball is within his range. . .He seems to always come down with it.”  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlights from my junior season. Still got a lot to prove. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/trustthegrind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trustthegrind</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/football?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#football</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/footballrecruiting?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#footballrecruiting</a> <a href="https://x.com/ENMUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ENMUFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/NMHUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NMHUFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/NMStateFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NMStateFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/nmmibroncos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmmibroncos</a> <a href="https://t.co/ntBLDtbM1r">https://t.co/ntBLDtbM1r</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2246466' first='Ethan' last='Gutierrez'] (@gutierrez_24374) <a href="https://x.com/gutierrez_24374/status/1988328777223680261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246562' first='Lincoln' last='Jones'], Cleveland</strong>: The Storm doesn't have a lot of two-way players, but the 6-foot-2 Jones could be one of them this season. He's listed as a backup running back and a starting inside linebacker. Head coach Robert Garza described Jones as ‘big, strong and fast.' He was part of the LB rotation last season and finished with 20 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246635' first='Jordan' last='Parrish'], Clovis</strong>: Parrish is an explosive defensive end with excellent size and speed for the Wildcats. He'll be one of the defensive leaders for Clovis this season. Parrish is a major reason defensive end&nbsp; is a position strength for the Wildcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tateyn</strong> <strong>Wyatt Silversmith, Miyamura</strong>: The Six-foot-5, 230-pound Silversmith will be a two-way standout for the Patriots this season. His impressive size and strength allows him to be a weapon at both tight end and defensive end. Next level prospect. One of the hidden gems in the Four Corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NewProfilePic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewProfilePic</a> <a href="https://t.co/3l0wgZ03Us">pic.twitter.com/3l0wgZ03Us</a></p>&mdash; Tateyn “Wyatt” Silversmith (@TateynS_) <a href="https://x.com/TateynS_/status/2051524700015358112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1802360' first='Aaron' last='Torres'], Fort Sumner</strong>: The highest ranked New Addition in the 2027 rankings. The 8-man classification usually doesn't produce prospects like Torres, who is listed at an impressive 6-foot-5, 235 pounds. The UNM Lobos have offered, along with West Texas A&amp;M and NM Highlands. Most likely, Torres is only getting started in recruiting. Also a back-to-back state champion in the discus. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Junior Season Highlights DE<br>6'5 235lbs <br>DE<br>4.175 GPA<br>First Team All State DE<a href="https://x.com/CoachGrigs619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGrigs619</a> <a href="https://x.com/Coach_Watkins33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Watkins33</a> <a href="https://x.com/coachjmacarthur?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachjmacarthur</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachWooChing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWooChing</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> @KyleMorgan_XOS <a href="https://x.com/CoachIosefa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachIosefa</a> <a href="https://x.com/cccsmith25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cccsmith25</a><a href="https://t.co/38SB51Mcj6">https://t.co/38SB51Mcj6</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1802360' first='Aaron' last='Torres'] (@Torres52Aaron) <a href="https://x.com/Torres52Aaron/status/2029229218354348407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246550' first='Noah' last='Valler'], Cleveland</strong>: An experienced 6-foot-3 tight end, Valler started all 13 games for Cleveland last season and is an excellent blocker. Definitely one of the Storm's most underrated players. He's not flashy but he gets the job done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->